Busy Summer

I've been a little absent from my blog lately. I will update with all sort of pictures since I've done so much better in that department lately. But, for now, just a quick update about us.

This summer has been flying by... I am currently 26 weeks along. Only 14 short weeks until our little guy makes us a family! It fills me with an overjoyed excitement, but also a tiny bit of fear of the adjustments we will have to go through the first few months. It's a bit surreal to me the closer it gets.

Daniel is taking an online class this summer. It doesn't take a ton of his time, but he still has homework most every day at some point. I'm so glad he took it this summer so it will give him more free time this Fall as we go through the adjustments of a newborn. Daniel's still working at the hospital in the evenings, but during the day he has been working for R&K construction, a business owned by his cousin. He has been doing carpentry work and learning all sort of new skills. This thrills me, because this means he can do more home improvement projects himself. :) He definitely stays very busy going from job to job. Thankful for such a hard working husband!


The summer has been pretty boring at work, honestly. That's kind of how it always is after tax season. The last couple of months I have been training a few people on how to do my job. It's a little bittersweet, but at the same time, I'm ready for something different. I'm not meant for a 40 hour week office job. Give me more socialization. :) But I do think I will truly miss some of my co-workers. We have too much fun sometimes, and they completely give me a lift during the day. You girls know who you are, and I know you're reading this, Alyssa & Brittany! :) So I'm enjoying my last couple months at work, but at the same time, SO looking forward to having a full-time job as a mom.

I've also been crazy busy this summer with my Thirty-One business. Some of you may know that I became a Thirty-One consultant in April. (for those who don't know about Thirty-One, visit our website! :) www.mythirtyone.com) It was a little tough at first, feeling so disgusting all the time, trying to work all day, and keep up with Thirty-One. Since I've been feeling better it's been easier. But I have been swamped this summer with parties. Such a blessing! I never imagined my business would start off this well. My goal is to do parties up until the beginning of September, and then take a few month break for parties, but anyone can still order at anytime. The reason I started Thirty-One is to do something on the side as a stay-at-home mom. I like to stay busy, and still doing some kind of "work" and pitching in financially really helps me stay motivated. I have been pretty tired at work somedays with having 2-3 Thirty-One plans in the evenings in just a week, but I know this too shall pass. I'm working on building my business for the future. If anyone wants my own personal website, just leave a comment...I'd rather not give it to you on the blog. Thankful that God has provided with my business so far!

I haven't been feeling the best (not nausea this time), and it's been kind of hard for me to do a lot physically. I've been to the Dr. a couple of times and they're not sure what it is. The closest they can get is that it is possibly Pre-Term labor, but they're not sure of that. Because I'm not sure, I've just been trying to take it easy. Daniel has been extremely helpful and supportive. From little things like always filling my water bottle before bed or before we go somewhere so I will drink more, to helping me cook and do the dishes, to giving me back massages from all my back pain. Sorry if it may be cheesy, but he truly is so selfless all. the. time! Like I say all the time... I'm ready for my first pregnancy to be over so I know what is normal and what isn't. I can deal with the pain, etc, as long as I know it's not something to be worried about! If any of you mom's out there have advice to share about pregnancy, go ahead and give it. :)



Ok, so there's my short(that turned out long) update. Hang in there for an actual picture post!